School Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS866731

This is a Twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024

The Armadale Youth & Community Services Hub is seeking a passionate and organised individual to appoint into the role of School Officer. As a full service school, the Youth & Community Services Hub provides assistance with areas such as mental health support, social services, sourcing temporary accommodation, parenting support, life skills training and specialist health services. The Armadale Youth & Community Services Hub is seeking a passionate and organised individual to appoint into the role of School Officer.

As a School Officer you would be the first point of contact for our school and be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. The successful applicant will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community. 

The successful applicant will ideally possess attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and work well within a team environment. You will model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff.  In addition, you should support student-related activities such as assisting with student enrolment procedures and operate a range of software packages particularly databases and word processing.

About the Full Service School

The Youth & Community Services Hub works to maximise opportunities for students beyond the standard classroom. These young people may have been affected by a number of external factors (such as family circumstances, poverty, health, cultural differences or disengagement) and require additional support. Located adjacent to the Armadale Senior High School campus, the Youth & Community Services Hub supports the following schools with improving student attendance, behaviour and wellbeing:

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 16 February 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED